Have students cut out the letters at the bottom of the paper to create new words using a holiday word. Holiday words included are the following: Holidays, Christmas, Snowman, and Candy Cane. I have also included a blank template where you can

This unit has seven holiday writing prompts using the format First, Next, Then, Last.
The prompts are the following:
1) How to decorate a christmas tree
2) How to build a snowman
3) How to make a gingerbread house
4) How to wrap a present
5) How

This is a form I use during conferences to show student growth throughout the year. I keep a copy in the students file and I send a copy with the parent. It tracks sight words, spelling, reading level, homework, math, strengths, areas for

This easy printable "About Me" worksheet comes with four versions: Color, black and white, print friendly, and one without the year to make it easy to reuse next year. This is a perfect worksheet for the first day of school so you can learn a little

Teach your students coping strategies with picture cards using this fun craft. Picture cards can also be used as reminders on individual student desks.
1. Remind yourself it is never okay to hurt others.
2. Count to 10
3. Take 3 deep breaths
4.

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am currently teaching first grade and I absolutely love it. Before I taught first, I taught one year in Special Education as a middle school tutor, followed by two years as a Title I tutor teaching guided reading and math to grades K-5.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I like to do a lot of hands on activities as well as get the kids moving whenever possible. I love to have my teaching go along with weekly themes and holidays.